2 Samuel 19:42
And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king is near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all of the king’s cost? or hath he given us any gift?
Cross-references
2 Samuel 19:12
Allusion
In 2 Samuel 19:12, David himself used the same 'bone and flesh' argument to rally Judah — now they use it back at him.
2 Samuel 5:1
Contrast
In 2 Samuel 5:1, all Israel used 'we are your bone and flesh' to crown David — now Judah claims exclusive kinship.
2 Samuel 2:4
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 2:4, Judah had already anointed David as king over them, reinforcing their special bond referenced here.